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Israeli forces kill Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, a member of the Hamas military wing who was responsible for

Gaza war hostage crisis — Israeli forces kill Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, a member of the Hamas military wing who was responsible for abducting the Bibas family in Nir Oz during the October 7 attacks. [https:

Published August 19, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Gaza war hostage crisis.

Israeli forces kill Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, a member of the Hamas military wing who was responsible for abducting the Bibas family in Nir Oz during the October 7 attacks. [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/world/middleeast/hamas-israel-bibas-kidnapping.html ( The New York Times )] [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-864702 ( The Jerusalem Post )]

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